Puppetools

I am sure that most of us have had the opportunity to enjoy a puppet show somewhere (ask me about Nemo!). Some of us have even had the opportunity to use puppets. I love puppets! Kids love puppets! I would like to introduce you to Puppetools, an online resource for parents, teachers and students to enhance the use of puppets in your Sunday school class, educational group or homeschool!

Puppetools is a collection of puppet examples, ideas for integration with a subject and patterns. There are HUNDREDS of examples and patterns available for download/print. Any kind of puppet that you would possibly need is available here. The ideas for use were invaluable. I never imagined that puppets could be used in so many different ways/circumstances. Members also have access to a message forum. Members can share the different ways that they have used puppets, therefore allowing everyone access to all the ideas! Fantastic! I think that is the best part of the website, but I like to pick people's brains :)

Here is the list of benefits and costs from the Puppetools website:

COST / BENEFITSSubscriptions Overview
TWO TYPES OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
1) $20.00 TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION: Designed for INDIVIDUAL USERS who just want
to take a closer look. INDIVIDUAL TRIAL SUBSCRIBERS GET COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL
RESOURCES FOR A FULL 60-DAYS.
2) $99.00 REGULAR SUBSCRIPTION (up to 30 users) Designed for small &
large GROUPS such as families, home schoolers, classrooms, scout troops, 4-H,
entire schools, and non-profit organizations with educational missions. This is
the best way to derive the greatest benefit as the group subscriptions as up to
30 people can share the cost and enjoy the ride. Need access for more users? No
Problem -- you can simply add more users anytime in lots of 50 and the cost can
be as low as $2.00 PER USER for an entire year. The purchaser (account owner)
may assign up to 15 administrators per account --all other users will receive
regular access.
Subscription Details
* 1 year to train and master Puppetools - the "Language of Play"
* Access Puppetools' online Educator Work Area* Access Puppetools'
exclusive practitioner video library
* Access extensive research on play and education
* Access hundreds of puppet images, concepts, and patterns
* Access readings from the 200 page Puppetools Manual
* Access our global community forums - learn with teachers around the
world
* Put Puppetools to work in just days--for many it's just overnight
* Learn fast, flexible puppet design and construction--in just
minutes
* Discover how a single paper hinge creates a limitless resource
* Engage playful, energized conversation for lessons and activities /all
grades
* Use puppet know-how and techniques without acting, scripts, or
theater
* Effectively harness Play and spark motivation, participation, and
receptivity
* Discover the deep impact of play on students and teachers

It is my understanding, however, that an annual FAMILY membership is only $20 a year! Check out the website and be sure to ask Mr. Peyton if you have any questions about this great resource.